The Experience

Get to know the real Portugal: Prem organises hiking and biking weeks (yoga, painting, Portuguese and meditation/massage courses, too) and provides proper walking maps. It’s believed that the abundance of water here, in this otherwise thirsty region, is the reason why Monte ‘Miracles’ is so named: there are no fewer than four wells within the 22-acre estate and their water is sweet and drinkable. At the top of a long hillside track, the grounds are quite lovely, furnished with figs, vines and olive trees; the farmer next door turns the olives into oil, the grapes into wine and dries the figs for winter. Such is the setting for these houses (two of which interconnect), the largest being the old farmhouse, simply and stylishly converted by Prem. The beams, stones and wooden floors are as they were; new pale pine, huge stoves and white walls add to the rustic feel. There’s a lovely saltwater pool to come home to, a hammock between the orange trees, and Prem on hand to give massages for aching bones. Meals are not provided but your serene hostess will cook by arrangement for groups. Simply lovely.

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Essentials

Swimming pool

Hot tub

Garden

Open fire / woodburner

Breakfast included

Breakfast available

Meals available

Oven

Parking on premises

Free parking nearby

Accessible by public transport

WiFi

Television

Central heating

Limited mobility

Wheelchair access

Mobile reception

Hob

Barbecue

Vegetarian meals

Paid parking nearby

Air conditioning

Relaxation areas

Washing machine

Tennis court

Microwave oven

No smoking

Credit cards

Working farm

Owner has pets

Electricity included

Dishwasher

Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor

Books and toys

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Stair gates

High chair

Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available

Food courses

Kayaking

Other courses

Sailing

Surfing

Wild swimming

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Information & pricing

Booking information

Check in

3pm-8pm

Check out

10.30am

Closed

Never.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Property

This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property

Meals

Dinner €13.50 - order in advance.

Pricing

Nightly price

from €60

Weekly price

from €410

1 House for 6

From €706 beds3 bedrooms

1 House for 4

From €653 beds2 bedrooms

1 House for 4

From €604 beds2 bedrooms

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Reviews

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Prem Zijtveld

Monte Maravilhas is a hilly estate in the south of the Alentejo. Located at the foot of the Monchique mountains, this place is the perfect base for a hiking holiday in Portugal. We have 9 descriptions and detailed maps for individual hiking in the area.

Monte Maravilhas is the perfect location for a yoga week in Portugal. Amidst nature you learn to balance your body and mind through yoga and meditation. You are invited to make the inner journey. The yoga week is for beginners and the advanced.

A painting holiday at Monte Maravilhas is a special experience. The rustic estate is a true inspiration with its hills, cork and fruit trees.The painting course is taught by Rupa Bokhorst an artist with years of experience in painting and drawing.

In the fast paced world of today meditation is essential to achieve inner peace. By meditating you ease the tension in your body and get in touch with yourself. Via massage you can come in contact with yourself. Massage helps you to relax the body.

We have a special covered area for meditation, yoga and other activities.

We are 1 km from the authentic Portuguese village São Martinho das Amoreiras. It has different restaurants, shops and cafés, a postoffice and church.